SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in Sacramento County seeks an HM-1 Program Advisor (Specialist) to manage the HM-1 program, develop pavement programming and policy recommendations, and provide statewide guidance.

The role requires a valid Civil Professional Engineer license, a California driver's license, and submission of a Statement of Qualifications. The job offers a permanent, full-time, hybrid work arrangement within the Caltrans organization.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) required.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
• Travel and overnight stays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HM-1 program across districts and develop pavement programming recommendations.
• Provide training and guidance on pavement management tools and analysis.
• Review policies, standards and guidance related to pavement practices.
• Coordinate with Pavement Managers and staff to implement best practices.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code

JC-534428

Position #

913-601-3161-XXX

Working Title

HM-1 Program Advisor (Specialist)

Classification

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

California Department of Transportation

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Office of Pavement Programming, under the general supervision of the Office Chief, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent primarily serves as the Headquarters' HM-1 Program Advisor to the districts. The incumbent manages the HM-1 program and develops recommendations regarding pavement programming, policies, performance, engineering, and preservation treatments statewide. The incumbent provides training, guidance and support to the districts in using pavement management tools to analyze condition; identifying projects; performing technical studies; and analyzing pavement strategies costs, and trends. Recommends that all preventative maintenance best practices and policies be incorporated into projects at all stages of development, including initial scoping documents, design, and construction. The incumbent will also review, compile, and make recommendations on the effectiveness of pavement policies, practices, standards, and guidance to Pavement Managers and staff.

PARF# 56-27-0076 / JC-534428

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• This position require(s) a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
• The incumbent will be required to travel via airplanes, operate a motor vehicle, use rental cars, vans and buses, and stay overnight in motel/hotel accommodations. The incumbent will also be required to occasionally work outdoors which may cause exposure to dirt, dust, noise, uneven ground surfaces, allergens in the air/or hot or cold temperature extremes.

A statement of qualifications is required as follows:

• You must respond to all questions and identify each of the three responses by the corresp onding SOQ item number.
• Two pages is the maximum acceptable length using no smaller than 11-point font.

Any applications not meeting the SOQ requirements will not be considered to be scheduled for an interview.

Statement Of Qualifications

• Describe your experience applying pavement maintenance or rehabilitation policies and procedures. How have you ensured consistency and quality across projects or teams?
• Provide examples that demonstrate your knowledge and leadership skills in directing work in a team environment, including acting in a supervisory/lead capacity, assigning duties, evaluating employee work performance, and evaluating employee abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, peers, stakeholders, consultants, local agencies and the public

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).